The President's News Conference
10/10/1951
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
This order shall supersede Executive Order No. 9277 of December 3, 1941, entitled 'Award of the Purple Heart to Persons ...
He is just talking on his suspicions. That is the usual thing in a turnover.
My decision should not be interpreted as establishing any new pattern or policy.
I hope I will always deserve it.